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Theresa May – pictured at the scene – has promised a ‘proper investigation’ (Picture: Getty)

Theresa May has said that she will visit victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in hospital later today.

The Prime Minister has faced criticism for failing to meet survivors when she visited the scene yesterday.

Instead she spent time with firefighters and police officers at the scene and did not face questions from people affected or media at the scene.

This morning the Queen and Prince William both visited the Westway centre to visit people volunteering to help those made homeless by the fire.

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Mrs May has ordered a full public inquiry into the disaster in response to mounting anger that the fire might have been preventable.

Following the visit, the Prime Minister will chair a cross-Whitehall meeting on how the authorities can help affected communities and victims recover.

The royal visitors are expected to meet volunteers, local residents and community representatives while visiting Westway Sports Centre, near the charred remains of the building in west London.

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On Thursday the Queen paid tribute to the ‘bravery’ of firefighters who battled the fire and praised the ‘incredible generosity’ of volunteers offering their support.

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Sadiq Khan has demanded an interim report to be published this summer and for the inquiry to examine whether the block was refurbished safely.

More than £1 million has been raised to help those affected by the fire, with more than 60 tonnes of donations collected by one local mosque.

Currently the death toll stands at 17, a figure which will rise significantly, and the latest figures from NHS England show that 24 people are still being treated in hospitals across London, of whom 12 remain in critical care.

At least 70 people, including children and entire families, have been reported missing.

In contrast to Theresa May’s visit yesterday, Jeremy Corbyn spent time with people affected (Picture: PA)

On Wednesday Downing Street issued this statement: ‘The Prime Minister is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in the Grenfell Tower and is being kept constantly updated on the situation.

‘She has asked for a cross-government meeting at the Civil Contingencies Secretariat to take place at 4pm to co-ordinate the response and ensure the government is ready to assist the emergency services and local authorities as necessary.

‘The Prime Minister’s thoughts are with all of those affected by this terrible incident and the emergency services, who are working tirelessly in very difficult circumstances.’